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Bohusz-Szyszko, Piotr Zygmunt

    Date of birth:
    January 19th, 1893 (Chelm, Vistula Land, Russian Empire)
    Date of death:
    June 20th, 1982 (London, United Kingdom)
    Buried on:
    Cmentarz Wojskowy
    Plot: A18. Row: 5. Grave: 20.
    Nationality:
    Polish

    Biography

    Major General Zygmunt Bohusz-Szyszko served in the Russian army during WW1 and was also commander in the Polish army during WW2. His men captured the Ankenes peninsula in May 1940.

    1914: Second Lieutenant
    1916: First Lieutenant
    1922: Major
    28 januari 1928: Lieutenant Colonel
    1 januari 1934: Colonel
    19 april 1940: Brigadier General
    1 juni 1945: Major General

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    Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

    Period:
    Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
    Rank:
    Major
    Awarded on:
    1922
    Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi

    Rank:
    Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
    Awarded on:
    1929
    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi

    Znak Pamiatkowa Generalnego Inspektora Sil Zbrojnych

    Rank:
    Pulkownik (Colonel)
    Awarded on:
    May 12th, 1936

    Order Odrodzenia Polski Oficerski

    Rank:
    Pulkownik (Colonel)
    Awarded on:
    November 11th, 1936
    Order Odrodzenia Polski Oficerski

    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi

    Rank:
    Pulkownik (Colonel)
    Awarded on:
    November 11th, 1938
    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi

    Krigskorset

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)
    Unit:
    HQ, Polish Independent Highland Brigade, Polish Armed Forces in the West
    Awarded on:
    1942

    No. 101. With sword.
    Krigskorset

    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)
    Unit:
    HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
    Awarded on:
    December 31st, 1944
    "During the operations in the ADRIATIC sector, from the Casano River to the Gothic Line in July and August 1944, a Cavalry Group was formed consisting of Polish and British Armed ** and Reconnaissance Regiments, which played a vital role in the success of the operations. This group was commanded by Maj. Gen. BOHUSZ-SZYSKO, who carried out the difficult tasks allotted to him with brilliant skill and leadership. In his employment of this force, consisting of elements from different formations, both Polish and British, he constantly maintained the offensive spirit, and by swift and energetic action on a number of occasions outflanked the enemy, forcing him to withdraw from his positions. To his powers of leadership and of a Commander may be attributed to success of this force which more than fulfilled the role allotted to it."
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

    Krzyz Monte Cassino

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)
    Unit:
    HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
    Awarded on:
    1944
    Krzyz Monte Cassino

    No. 2

    Order Odrodzenia Polski Wielki

    Rank:
    General Dywizji (Major General)
    Awarded on:
    May 30th, 1979
    For outstanding long-term service to the Republic of Poland.
    Order Odrodzenia Polski Wielki

    Order Virtuti Militari Gold Cross

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)
    Order Virtuti Militari Gold Cross

    Croce Al Valore di Guerra

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Dywizji (Major General)
    Unit:
    HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
    Croce Al Valore di Guerra

    Krzyz Walecznych

    Period:
    Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
    Krzyz Walecznych

    Krzyz Walecznych

    Period:
    Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
    Krzyz Walecznych

    Krzyz Walecznych

    Period:
    Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
    Krzyz Walecznych

    Krzyz Walecznych

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)
    Krzyz Walecznych

    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Brygadi (Brigadier)

    With swords
    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami

    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    General Dywizji (Major General)

    With swords
    Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami

    Znak za Rany i Kontuzje

    Period:
    Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)

    With 5 stars
    Znak za Rany i Kontuzje

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